clarakatalin

Here are four renditions of the song “Sixteen Tons”. Which one is your favorite?
What an ode to a rough life — a working man’s blues. If you know nothing about
“company stores,” read up on it. Also, worth thinking about: where did such people
find hope — I think it would have to be in God.

The original version by the original writer (Merle Travis):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pfVvqLM_e4

Fun version; seems to be filmed in a place not unlike Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9kb4-wUAU4

Incredible bass voice; English might not be his native language, but wonderfully done:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjevsnCRQ_A

Tennessee Ernie Ford; starts around 2:00 minute mark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjmdEBgsu_g